Dorian Cunion
Executive Coach | Executive Leadership Development

Professional Summary
A highly accomplished and results-oriented Executive Coach with a proven track record of partnering with executive leaders to unlock their full potential and drive organizational success. Dorian has 21 years of experience in retail, having held executive roles in operations, franchise marketing, and franchise relations. Over the last 3 years, Dorian has leveraged “real world” experience and the latest leadership and behavioral psychology research to help leaders achieve their professional goals. Dorian specializes in guiding executives through role transitions, fostering personal growth, and enhancing leadership effectiveness. Over the last year, he has worked closely with Dr. Rudy Jackson of Kennesaw St. on the Power6 Leader program. The Power6 Leader program teaches executive frameworks and strategies for creating a culture of teamwork and protecting team momentum. In addition to executive coaching, he provides operation, marketing, and financial reporting consulting to small businesses.
Areas of Expertise
●Executive Presence and Communication: Helping leaders define the type of leader they aspire to be and guiding them to increase their authority and approachability.
● Strategic Leadership: Partnering with executives to define and execute strategic visions, navigate organizational complexities, and make impactful decisions.
● Leadership Transition and Onboarding: Supporting executive leaders navigating leadership transitions, including onboarding, role changes, and promotions.
● Team Dynamics and Collaboration: Guiding executives in building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and gelling with peers.
● Personal and Professional Growth: Coaching executive leaders to identify and achieve personal and professional goals, enhance self-awareness, and develop resilience.
Coaching Philosophy

Dorian believes that every leader has the potential to achieve extraordinary results. His coaching philosophy is grounded in a collaborative and results-oriented approach, which
focuses on building strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, and tailoring coaching strategies to achieve their goals. Dorian is a strengths-based coach who incorporates principles from the Power6 Leader Program, Positive Intelligence, Co-Active Coaching, Radical Candor, and Immunity to Change into his coaching approach. He leverages 360s, the Enneagram, DISC, Big 5 Personality, Working Genius, and Saboteur Assessments to help clients raise self-awareness, leverage strengths, and change thought and behavior patterns to drive sustainable success.
Client Success Stories
● Supported a female Retail Executive in addressing feedback received during her 360 review, which characterized her as cold, distant, and overly confrontational. Helped her recognize the behaviors that negatively impacted how others perceived her. Within one year, she transformed from being labeled a low performer to being considered a high-potential leader. She was rotated to a higher-profile role and earned the best scorecard performance within her company.
● Assisted a male COO in enhancing executive presence, accountability, and peer partnership by helping him define priorities, refine communication skills, and better regulate emotions. This support helped his fast-growing CPG company maintain its performance in existing markets as it expanded into new international territories. The coachee also reported fewer incidents of unproductive conflict with peers and more work-life satisfaction.
● Guided the female CEO of a marketing agency in addressing the overwhelming scope and complexities of her role. This involved challenging beliefs that hindered her ability to delegate tasks effectively and helped her craft a leadership philosophy, define the company’s vision, and establish processes for clear communication of expectations. Additionally, I assisted her in supporting employee development and fostering a culture of accountability, which resulted in a 50% growth in company earnings over two years.
Credentials and Qualifications
● Co-Active Training Institute (Coach Training)
● Certified Power6 Leader Coach
● PESI ADHD Trained
● International Coaching Federation ACC
● MBA, University of Maryland Global Campus
● Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics, Randolph-Macon College
● 21 years of experience in the Retail Industry
● 3 years of experience in Leadership Development and Executive Coaching
Disclaimer: Results may vary depending on individual circumstances and commitment to the coaching process.